Episode 166: Change agility at the speed of disruption

For this episode of Digital Workplace Impact, DWG consultant and researcher Shimrit Janes joins Nancy Goebel to explore why change agility has become a critical capability for digital workplace teams navigating constant disruption. Drawing on DWG’s latest research, the conversation reframes change from a series of planned events into an ongoing, human experience that requires sensing, responding and adapting in real time. Shimrit introduces a powerful metaphor that runs throughout the episode – traditional change management as classical music, while change agility is jazz. While structured approaches still matter, today’s digital workplace demands the confidence to improvise, experiment and respond together when the pace of change accelerates. From generative AI and organizational restructuring to shifting ways of working, the episode explores how teams can move from reacting under pressure to building sustainable readiness. Listeners are taken through the three dimensions of change agility – personal, relational and strategic – with practical insights into mindset, psychological safety, decisionmaking and governance. The discussion is grounded in realworld examples, including awardwinning case studies from organizations such as Vodafone and EY, showing what change agility looks like in practice at scale. This is a thoughtful, inspiring listen for anyone leading or supporting the digital workplace in this era of constant change. If you are grappling with overlapping change, AI adoption or growing uncertainty, this episode will help you slow down just enough to go faster – and thrive in the process.  Guest speaker: Shimrit Janes DWG Consultant and Researcher Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.